1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 506 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | LeSabre | Mistral |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |